A study found that people who took mycophenolate mofetil within three months before a COVID-19 infection had a 108% higher risk of hospitalization and a 152% greater risk of ICU admission than people who didn't take this drug. Additionally, people
U of A studies show “bad” cholesterol isn’t the only culprit linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The largest of the studies found having elevated remnant cholesterol (RC) led to a 1.5 times higher risk for coronary heart disease, a 1
In the first investigation of its kind, the study revealed that severe hypoglycemia was 2.3 times as frequent in people taking insulin who reduced or skipped meals compared to those not exposed to food insecurity. Researchers say with the continued
Les amendements à la Loi sur les services de santé et l’assurance feraient en sorte que les services de certains fournisseurs privés de soins de santé mentale soient payés par le régime public d’assurance maladie. Cette loi permet déjà au régime
The report is the first time countrywide data on overtime, sick leave and nursing agency usage was used to examine staffing shortages during COVID-19. The report concluded patients suffered more preventable harm in hospitals during the pandemic as
The survey found 51% of Canadians are unaware or unsure of how often they should get an eye exam, 35% would only book an eye exam if they experienced vision issues and 38% are overdue. While cost (27%) continues to be the number one reason why
Halton Healthcare approved the use of drones to transport medical samples and supplies between two Ont. hospitals located 13 kilometers apart. The agreement between the hospital network and drone company comes four months after Ottawa proposed
ICUs can collect less blood for lab tests and thereby reduce transfusions for critically ill patients who may have blood drawn multiple times a day, suggests a study that says switching to lower-volume tubes can preserve the blood supply and reduce
The Island ramped up efforts to hire healthcare professionals since 2018, expanding recruitment priorities beyond just a handful of specialties like family medicine, RNs and social workers. Now they’re also seeking associate physicians, physician
Through this funding, internationally educated nurses will have access to additional spaces at post-secondary institutions so they can complete the programs they need for certification in Alta. This funding is enabling the creation of 848 RN pathway